Valley Stream 24 Honors Hispanic Heritage Month

(OCTOBER 2023) — Kindergarten students in the Valley Stream 24 School District recently came together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through an enriching lesson that seamlessly integrated literacy, culinary delights, and cultural exploration.

Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Unal Karakas, joined in on the festivities. “It is truly inspiring to witness our students not only embrace the knowledge imparted during read-alouds, but also apply it in such a meaningful way through engaging in cultural activities. My heartfelt thanks go out to our dedicated teachers and staff for seamlessly integrating these enriching cultural activities into our curriculum.'"

Mr. Karakas delved into the pages of Becky Chavarría-Cháirez’s book, "Magda’s Tortillas," a tale of a young girl learning the art of tortilla-making from her abuela. Drawing inspiration from Magda's journey, the Kindergarten students enthusiastically rolled out dough, mirroring the story, while their teachers crafted pupusas. This experience introduced the children to the world of stuffed griddle cakes.

This heartwarming lesson aligns with the District's commitment to fostering an understanding of various cultures through literacy, social studies, and STEAM education. For more information about Valley Stream 24, please visit the District’s website at https://valleystreamschooldistrict24.org and ‘like’ our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/VS24SchoolDistrict #MakeTheConnection #VS24